J. Kenji López-Alt, Ann Powers, and Khatumu (REBROADCAST)

About this episode

The episode features chef J. Kenji López-Alt discussing food history, Ann Powers talking about her book on Joni Mitchell, and Khatumu performing her song while addressing industry rumors.

Celebrated chef J. Kenji López-Alt schools us on the food history of teriyaki, nachos, and broccoli cheddar soup; music critic Ann Powers unpacks her latest book Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell , which explores the musician's life and career, while addressing her own feelings about tackling the legend; and singer-songwriter Khatumu dispels the rumors that she was an "industry plant," before performing her song "allergy season."

People in this episode

Host: Luke Burbank

Guests: J. Kenji López-Alt, Ann Powers, Khatumu

Topics covered

• food history
• music criticism
• Joni Mitchell
• cooking
• song performance

Keywords

• teriyaki
• nachos
• broccoli cheddar soup
• Joni Mitchell
• allergy season

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell

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